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2013 Map of Canjilon Mountain

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Canjilon Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Carson National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape in Rio Arriba County, dominated by the massif of Canjilon Mtn and the sweeping Canjilon Meadows to the north. The area is a significant hydrological hub, where the headwaters of Rio Nutrias, El Rito, and Canjilon Cr descend through a network of steep canyons. Recreational development is centered around a chain of alpine water bodies, including Upper Canjilon Lakes, Middle Canjilon Lakes, and Lower Canjilon Lakes.

A network of forest service roads like 129 and 559 provides access to several high-country sites, such as the Canjilon Creek Forest Camp and the Upper Canjilon Lakes Picnic Area. The eastern portion of the map is defined by a series of dramatic drainages named for local families and landmarks, including Gurule Canyon, Hachita Canyon, and Salvador Canyon, illustrating the historical land use and named geography of these northern New Mexico highlands.